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African Guinea Toma Loma Wood Carved Headdress Mask

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African Guinea Toma Loma Wood Carved Headdress Mask

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Description

A West African, Guinea Toma Loma tribe wood carved headdress having a horned human head, almond shaped cut-out eyes, triangular nose, absence of mouth; elongated, block form ears; horned headdress having fetish cowrie shell bundle and protruding, tapered horns; and a long burlap cloth attached to the back for anonymity.

Condition

Good condition with minor wear and tear. Some of the cowrie bundle has been lost.

Dimensions

48 x 11 x 5.5 in

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African Guinea Toma Loma Wood Carved Headdress Mask

Name: African Guinea Toma Loma Wood Carved Headdress Mask
SKU: 90393517
Price: 65 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $250 - $500

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